2000 Kirwan 1.5L

This property continues to excel, with the 2000 the finest Kirwan I have ever tasted. An opaque purple color is accompanied by an explosive bouquet of smoky black fruits, minerals, earth, and new oak. As the wine sits in the glass, notions of licorice emerge. This is a powerful, concentrated vin de garde with enormous depth, extract, and richness. If everything comes into total harmony, my score may turn out to be low. Made in a blockbuster, super-concentrated style, it will age for 30 years. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2030. Kudos to the Schyler family who has done so much to resurrect this estate's quality over the last 4-5 vintages.